Masonry Magazine April 2000 Page. 35
CHANGES GROWTH
At the recent Stockholder's and Board of Directors Meeting for Dee Brown, Inc., the following persons were elected to the following positions: Robert V. "Buddie" Barnes, Jr., Chairman of the Board/President/CEO had been serving as President and Chief Operating Officer. Michael D. Humphrey, who had been serving as Vice President and Secretary Treasurer, was promoted to Senior Vice President Finance/ Secretary-Treasurer. Robert V. "Rob" Barnes III was promoted from Marketing/ Estimating Director to Vice President of Estimating/ Marketing. Richard L. "Rick" Troutte was promoted from Senior Project Manager to Vice President of Field Operations. Floyd A. "Buster" Slavens, Jr. was promoted from a Job Manager to General Superintendent.
The Portland Cement Association's board of directors elected Ronald E. Evans to a one-year term as chairman at the trade group's annual meeting in November. Evans is President and Chief Executive Officer, California Portland Cement Co., based in Glendora, California. Evans has long been a leader of the Portland Cement Association and the U.S. cement industry. He joined California Portland in 1961. In 1990, he became President/CEO. As PCA's chairman in 2000, Evans will be charged with implementing the trade group's new Strategic Plan, which restructures the organization around four basic goals: promotion, advocacy, technical excellence, and education. Based in Skokie, Illinois, the Portland Cement Association represents cement companies in the U.S. and Canada. It conducts market development, engineering, research, education, and public affairs programs.
Potomac, MD- The Concrete Corrosion Inhibitors Association (CCIA) has been formed to promote the use and understanding of corrosion inhibitors in concrete. The member companies of the new association are: Master Builders, Inc., Grace Construction Products, AXIM Concrete Technologies, Inc., Sika Corp. and Cortec Corp. This new association will develop and provide educational materials, and technical and statistical information to encourage the use of corrosion inhibitors in concrete in an effort to improve durability in marine applications, parking facilities and the infrastructure.
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St. Louis, MO-John J. Smith, Sr., founder and president of John J. Smith Masonry, has been presented with the Lead Man Award by the Mason Contractors Association of America (MCAA). The award, which recognizes those who make significant contributions to the masonry industry, was presented at the MCAA's annual convention in Las Vegas at the end of February.
In making the award, MCAA President Donald Larsen noted: "Few industry individuals have ever received the prestigious MCAA Lead Man Award. It's awarded to those people who have distinguished themselves in their service to the masonry industry. (John Smith) has served his industry in numerous capacities and (has been) a catalyst for elevating the MCAA into a respected national construction association."
In 1977, Smith founded the John J, Smith Masonry Co., a company nationally recognized for its excellence in brick, block and stone masonry. Specializing in commercial and industrial projects, Smith Masonry (www.smithmasonry.com) is the eighth largest masonry contracting company in the U.S., according to Engineering News Reports.
Smith Masonry landmark projects include: various buildings on the Washington University; St. Louis University and Anheuser Busch campuses; MCI WorldComm; Ameren/UE complex; Cervantes Convention Center; Manchester/1270 Office Complex; Missouri Department of Corrections, and; The Gallerin.
Smith is an active participant in both the local and national masonry industries. He has held numerous offices in a variety of masonry construction organizations, and is currently the chairman of the Masonry Institute of St. Louis, an educational and technological entity that serves as an educational and informational resource for those interested in masonry design and contractors.
George A. Miller, MCAA's Executive Vice President Emeritus, addresses the Laborers' International Union's Tri-Fund Conference held in San Diego, CA in late January. Miller is Co-Chairman of the LIUNA Health & Safety Fund, which is now in its 12th year. Over 1,000 delegates attended the five day conference which covered health, safety, training, and environmental issues faced by the members of the Union.